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Generalfour Nazi tanks were caught dispersed in Field in Bulge area, Belgium, 24 Dec. 1944. Incendiary bullets from 9th fighter-bomber strike the nearest tank, causing it to explode. Many others were also hit.

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
12
Theater:
Europe
Place:
Belgium
Category:
Strafing & Combat
Sub Category:
General
Short Caption:
four Nazi tanks were caught...
Caption:
four Nazi tanks were caught dispersed in Field in Bulge area, Belgium, 24 Dec. 1944. Incendiary bullets from 9th fighter-bomber strike the nearest tank, causing it to explode. Many others were also hit.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
BELGIUM, STRAFING &COMBAT
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A05302A-B56157AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://au.forceswarrecords.com/document/29018032/four-nazi-tanks-were-caught-dispersed-in-field-in-bulge-area-belgium-24-dec-1944-incendiary-bullets- : accessed 8 Nov 2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008